Inspecting the vines with Philippe

Another week.....

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June 15th 2008
Busy times this week again. Because the weather’s been intermittently awful (locally, floods closed roads and houses were inundated) we’ve kept busy at home, rushing out in a deluge one lunchtime to the bar up the hill which recently opened a restaurant. We had low expectations, but had a tasty and hugely filling meal in the congenial atmosphere we’ve come to expect. This weekend there’ ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more